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coriander seed #883636

Asked August 31, 2024, 5:38 PM EDT

when I harvest coriander seed it gets bugs that come out later after drying. How do I prevent this? Is it safe to use?

Macomb County Michigan

Expert Response

Do you have a photo of the insects you are wondering about? A identification cannot be made from a description.


If you would like information on growing coriander seed you can review this article.


https://hort.extension.wisc.edu/articles/cilantro-coriander-coriandrum-sativum/


There are known infestations of Chalcid wasp, a tiny benificial wasp, in coriander. Some research I have found show the larve can be killed by liquid nitrogen. Even if this is an insect you have this is likely beyond the scope of a home gardener. As with any product, if there is a question of safety it is better to err on the side of caution.


Thank you for your question! Replied September 02, 2024, 1:28 PM EDT

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